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Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Glass Block 12 Negril Jamaica 32

Glass Block 12 Negril Jamaica 32 Digital

Monday, February 12, 2007

Earth Shakers Caretakers 2 pt3

Earth Shakers Caretakers 2 pt3 detail 9" X 12" of an 18" X 24". Oil on Canvas.

Saturday, February 10, 2007

Earth Shakers Caretakers 2 pt1

Earth Shakers Caretakers 2 pt1 detail 9" X 12" of an 18" X 24". Oil on Canvas.

Another of my serial art posts. I hope you find it engaging as you view each part of the whole and imagine the entire composition.

Thursday, January 04, 2007

Hans Bruckner Walking with Giants part 1

close up of Hans Bruckner Walking with Giants 2006 Oil on Canvas. 6" X 4.5". 12" X 9" overall.

Walking with giants.
The Guardian, the protector, the guide

weaving space and time, the fabric of creation
onto the canvas, my canvas with paint
my very soul aches

if it were not for the giants that walk with me
the ones that are rarely spoken of and
never mentioned in casual conversation
i would not be able to continue my labors

we are all one
what we do to others
we do to ourselves

now you hear
now will you listen
for an hour
for a day
for a second
then away

or will you hold true to the dream
and in time find away
to do you part
make us all do our part
and believe right now
you and i

that it must be so
why don't you see
as the world turns
so do we

we will have been judged
righteous and worthy

or just fade away

--
Ars est Celare Artem (art that conceals art) is the lie that reveals the truth. rjk

Monday, January 01, 2007

The Struggle Continues part 2

close up of 2006 The Struggle Continues Oil on Canvas. 4" X 5". 8" X 10" overall.

As the New Year begins I leave you with this thought as my gift.

My fellow artists, Americans, human beings of this plane, of this planet.

Please ask yourself today,
is the World you live in
the one the most desire.

Or have you become part of that
which you most despise.

without compassion and an open mind
this USA of yours
this USA of mine
will continue to fall
in the eyes of the world

Please consider this as you see this little piece of art of mine.

I hope that the link below workss for you so you can slao check out the companion piece I ust finsihed titled: Where have we been, What have we become, Where are we headed.
http://www.mnartists.org/work.do;jsessionid=7E921642AB339673184375C62B732AAD?rid=129438

I hope it reveals a part of it's truth to you as you ponder the lie.
Peace in 2007.

Sunday, December 31, 2006

The Stuggle Continues part 1

close up of 2006 The Struggle Continues Oil on Canvas. 4" X 5". 8" X 10" overall.

This series of work is all outcome of my desire to remove my conscious self from the creative process and let the work develop and be born out of the process. In much the same way I believe that Max Ernst did back at the turn of the 20th century. In his artistic works, Ernst attempts to uncover the mysteries of the creative process within himself. Seeking to extend consciousness into the regions of inspiration. He once described his work as an attempt to conquer the last great myth of civilization, the myth surrounding the creative process. He shared this aim with Andre Breton, the ideological leader of surrealism.

Breton called on artists to expend all their efforts in the study of what he believed to be the most complex mechanism of all, artistic inspiration. Ernst wrote, "Thanks to studying enthusiastically the mechanism of inspiration, the surrealists have succeeded in discovering certain essentially poetic processes whereby the plastic work's elaboration can be freed from the sway of the so-called conscious faculties.

I am more than a one dimensional artist. I have always had broad interests in my creative studies and throughout my life. While I was in school one of the things I remember was being criticized for having to many branches and not a big enough trunk... Basically because I wanted to research and study many different styles and philosophies to broaden my experience and understanding I was thought to be less focused. Perhaps even less successful than I could be. But, that is their lie, not mine! Now, nearly thirty years later my vision is sharpening and much more focused and unique because for the path I took. The journey has been long and difficult, but I am certain it was and is the right path for my creative evolution.

I believe in this way I can truly express myself, my inner vision, my unique view of the world around me. Otherwise, I mainly find myself recreating or trying to represent something that already exists. As I look to exercise my right to the freedom of self expression to it's fullest potential. And to me the way to do that is to get my conscious mind out of the way and let my deeper inner thoughts arise. Using my eyes, hands and skills to bring them forth into this world. That's the lie I wish to believe, the lie I live. rjk

Wednesday, December 20, 2006

2006 The Dance Begins part 2

close up of 2006 The Dance Begins Oil on Canvas. 6" X 8". 12" X 16" overall.

Feeling good today. I told my Mother about my dream, the one with my Father and I out hunting over 30 years ago... She was touched as was I. It was a good talk. She is such a kind person. Anyway I hope that as the world turns this little positive vibe goes around with it.

Monday, December 18, 2006

2006 Removing the Veil part 4

close up of 2006 Removing the Veil Oil on Canvas. 6" X 8". 12" X 16" overall.

An end of another four part post. An artistic experiment in time and space as they relate to perception. And a start of another week for some, for some it has yet to start, for others it has already started and for others still it will never be. My prayer for you today is no matter where you are in this world that you will find some time to seek inner peace. And most importantly find what you seek an inner peace that wraps you in love and harmony. A peace that transcends your personal troubles and cultural difficulties whatever they may be. A wish, a desire, a need that I know we all have. Happy Holidays! Peace - rjk

Saturday, December 16, 2006

2006 Removing the Veil part 2

close up of 2006 Removing the Veil Oil on Canvas. 6" X 8". 12" X 16" overall.

My work moves in multi dimensions. As my canvases evolve objects appear, things are manifest through the process and as they are I look to let them exist as I seek to complete the cohesive composition I set out to create. I used to ignore and paint them out. But now I finally understand that it is these beautiful little details that occur out of my organic process that are the creative Spirits gift to me and in turn my gift to the world. It is in this that I truly realize my connection to art and my purpose for being.

I find myself in the lineage of many great artists and often feel like I am walking with Giants. One of them being Max Ernst a German Surrealist and Dada artist. "He reworked his diary until his death, seeking to extend consciousness into the regions of inspiration. He once described his work as "an attempt to conquer the last great myth of civilization, the myth surrounding the creative process"... He continues, "In striving more and more to restrain my own active participation in the unfolding of the picture and, finally, by widening in this way the active part of the mind's hallucinatory faculties, I came to exist as spectator at the birth of all my works."

Well you can only imagine how these words hit me. It is as if he said them to me, for me. And that is what I mean by my connection and purpose for being. I believe that I am here as a temporal being to keep this Spirit alive in our world so that others that come after me have a better understanding, another road map to follow for inspiration and understanding. That is what I believe to be our greatest purpose and gift as artists.

I can only hope that somehow I can gain support of enough others to allow me to paint full time. I know that it will take this in order to fully realize and develop my work to it's full potential. And without more sales I can't quit my day job as I have to provide for my family. So, I am considering offering shares of my work so you could get a print and a percentage of ownership without a huge investment. If you are reading this and are interested in helping me, please see my web site or contact me directly. Thank you.